CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0356: Authentication bypass via repeated parameters

First published: Fri Apr 13 2018(Updated: )

A flaw, similar to to CVE-2016-9646, exists in ikiwiki before 3.20170111, in the passwordauth plugin's use of CGI::FormBuilder, allowing an attacker to bypass authentication via repeated parameters.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/ikiwiki
3.20190228-1
3.20200202.3-1
Ikiwiki Hosting Project<3.20170111
Debian=7.0
Debian=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0356?

    CVE-2017-0356 is classified as a vulnerability that allows for authentication bypass, posing a significant security risk.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0356?

    To fix CVE-2017-0356, upgrade to version 3.20190228-1 or 3.20200202.3-1 of the ikiwiki package.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2017-0356?

    CVE-2017-0356 affects ikiwiki versions prior to 3.20170111.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2017-0356?

    Any attacker with the ability to send requests to the ikiwiki application can exploit CVE-2017-0356 through crafted parameters.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-0356?

    Exploiting CVE-2017-0356 allows attackers to bypass authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

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